[It's close - the snapping jaws of the lead creature nearly catch in the prosthetic tail-fin, but Toothless whips it away at the last possible second. Thank Thor for that, because they wouldn't be able to fly without it, and Hiccup doesn't have a workshop to do repairs. He leans forward in the saddle, hands white-knuckling the metal bar that can lock the fin in place, urging,] Go, go, go!

[And then- sweet relief, as Toothless bursts above the treeline, showering the snarling beast below in twigs and leaves as it snaps at the air uselessly. Hiccup lets out an elated laugh, riding the adrenaline, bringing a hand up to his hair as they ascend.] Oh thank Thor, that was almost bad. There's nothing on this moon faster than you, Toothless!

[Still laughing out of sheer relief, he looks back at Jim.] No problem. We were in the area. Let me guess, you were getting mushrooms for the reward money too?